At the start of the year, I shared with you all that my word for 2012 was fearlessness. I've determined to go boldly into 2012 with a renewed sense of purpose and balance.
One of the things that went off-kilter in 2011 was my health. I didn't get sick or have any major medical issues, thank God. But by overcommitting myself and trying to do too many things every day, there was little time left to focus on doing right by my body - physically, mentally and spiritually. I ate poorly, I didn't spend time reflecting on my well-being, and I didn't exercise.
I'm back on track with healthy eating so far. I'm cooking from scratch a lot more; my house usually bursting at the seams with the smell of freshly baked bread or roasting vegetables. I'm doing guided meditation several nights a week before bed.
But that whole exercise thing? Yeah, I'm still coming up a little short in that department. There truly is no time to get to a gym, so I have to get creative with how to sneak in fitness where I can.
That's why joining up with the Quaker Heart Health Challenge was appealing for me. It's a fantastic initiative that drives home the importance of a healthy heart to inspire women to make exercise a part of their heart healthy lifestyle. Women who participate in the Quaker Heart Health Challenge must commit to trying 15 fitness activities over the course of 30 days - a great kick in the pants for me. I work best under pressure!
I'm committing to doing a handful of short activities for the next 30 days:
1. Walk my kids to and from school every day.
2. Walk the dog 3 times per week.
3. Do 25 squats while I wait for my tea to brew.
4. Do 25 situps when I get out of bed, and 25 more before I get back in at night.
5. Engage my kids in a fun family fitness activity every Saturday, such as tennis or bike riding.
Anyone can join the Quaker Heart Health Challenge. Want to join me?
Joining the Quaker Heart Health Challenge is my first step towards becoming a healthier me. Now I’m curious to know, what motivates you to stay healthy?
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